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Grant Ranch Loop

Location: San Jose, California
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: not specified
Distance: 10.00 miles (16.09 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1000 Feet (305 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
Loop on sometimes narrow fire roads.

Trail Description:
Head right out of the visitors center and go down the Hotel Trail.

-A little over 1 mile down you come to a corral, from here you start to climb to Eagle Lake.

-At Eagle Lake take a left onto the Foothill Pine Trail.

-The next intersection take a left onto Bonhoff Trail.

-After another climb drop on down, cross a cattleguard, and cross HWY 130.

-Go through a gate and onto Canada de Pala Trail.

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-At the next intersection you should hit Los Huecos Trail. Now drop on down and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

-At Grant Lake take a left and head back home.

How to get there:
From 101 or 280 southbound take the Alum Rock turnoff. About 2 miles down turn right onto Mt. Hamilton/HWY 130. The park is 8 miles down on your right.

Additional Notes:
Water at the visitor center, helmets required, don't forget to close the gates.